Date: 17-June-2026  & 18-Jun-2026                                      

The Department of Research and Development, New Horizon College of Engineering, successfully organized the “2026 International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mobile Computing and Sustainable Informatics (ICEMCSI)” on 17–18 June 2026 as part of the institution’s Silver Jubilee Year Celebrations under the “Silver Summit” initiative. The conference was technically sponsored by IEEE and technically co-sponsored by the IEEE Bangalore Section, IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) Bangalore Chapter, and IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) Bangalore Chapter. The conference was approved under IEEE Conference Application Number: 67638.

ICEMCSI 2026 served as an international platform for academicians, researchers, industry professionals, scientists, and students to exchange ideas, present cutting-edge research, and discuss emerging trends in the fields of Mobile Computing and Sustainable Informatics. The conference attracted over 648 participants from nearly 70 institutions across India, along with authors of 4 international research papers, creating a vibrant environment for academic collaboration and knowledge exchange.

The conference commenced on 17 June 2026 with an inaugural ceremony held at the NHCE Auditorium. The inaugural session began with the National Song, followed by the welcome address delivered by Dr. Revathi V, Organising Secretary, Professor & Dean (R&D). The ceremony was graced by Mr. Avinash M, Project Director, U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (ISRO), Bengaluru, as the Chief Guest; Dr. Chengappa Munjandira, Chair-Elect 2027, IEEE Bangalore Section, as the Guest of Honour; and Dr. Vijanth Sagayan Asirvadam, Associate Professor, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia, as the keynote speaker. Dr. Manjunatha, Principal, and Dr. Anandhi R. J., Dean Academics, also addressed the gathering. During the inaugural function, the conference proceedings were formally released by the dignitaries, followed by the presentation of mementos, vote of thanks, and the National Anthem.

A major highlight of ICEMCSI 2026 was the series of distinguished keynote lectures delivered by eminent experts from academia, industry, and research organizations.

Keynote Lecture 1 was delivered by Dr. Vijanth Sagayan Asirvadam on “Dynamic Programming for Camera Placement and Drone Path Planning using Mobile Computing.” The lecture focused on optimization techniques, artificial intelligence, and mobile computing applications in surveillance, autonomous navigation, disaster management, and smart transportation systems.

Keynote Lecture 2 was presented by Mr. Avinash M, Project Director, U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (ISRO), Bengaluru, on “Systems Engineering Enabled Solutions for Sustainable Informatics in Satellite Systems.” The session highlighted sustainable informatics, integrated system engineering, advanced satellite technologies, digital transformation, and interdisciplinary approaches for future space applications.

The conference continued on 18 June 2026 with Keynote Lecture 3, delivered by Dr. Hitesh Datt Mathur, Professor and Head (SIRE), BITS Pilani, on “Digital Intelligence for Sustainable Energy Systems: Convergence of AI, IoT and Smart Grids.” The keynote emphasized the integration of Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Smart Grid technologies for intelligent energy management, renewable energy integration, predictive maintenance, and sustainable power systems, reinforcing the conference theme of technology-driven sustainable development.

The technical programme was conducted through 10 parallel technical sessions over the two days under the conference tracks of Mobile Computing and Sustainable Informatics. The sessions were chaired by distinguished academicians and industry experts from both external institutions and New Horizon College of Engineering. All presentations were conducted strictly in offline mode, encouraging active interaction between presenters, session chairs, reviewers, and participants.

A total of 108 research papers were successfully presented by researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and students representing institutions across the country. The technical sessions facilitated high-quality discussions on emerging technologies, innovative applications, sustainable computing solutions, artificial intelligence, communication systems, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, machine learning, data analytics, and smart technologies. Constructive feedback from session chairs contributed significantly to the quality of technical deliberations, while participant feedback was collected after every session for continuous improvement.

One of the major outcomes of ICEMCSI 2026 is that all accepted and presented papers will be submitted to the IEEE Xplore Digital Library, subject to satisfying IEEE Xplore’s quality review and publication requirements. This provides international visibility to the research contributions presented during the conference and strengthens global dissemination of innovative scientific work.

Overall, ICEMCSI 2026 concluded successfully, achieving its objective of promoting interdisciplinary research, fostering academic-industry collaboration, and encouraging innovative solutions to address contemporary challenges in Mobile Computing and Sustainable Informatics. The conference provided an excellent platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaborative research while reinforcing New Horizon College of Engineering’s commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and global academic engagement. The successful organization of ICEMCSI 2026 stands as a significant milestone in the institution’s Silver Jubilee celebrations and establishes a strong foundation for future international collaborations and research initiatives.